Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective: A Public Health Perspective

Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective provides students with information about individual health topics in the context of community and global health, updated to reflect current statistics, research, treatments, and COVID-19. It includes examples from social media, websites, and peer-reviewed publications, as well as features such as Try It!, Fact vs. Fiction, By the Numbers, Up for Debate, Going Upstream, and Tales of Public Health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 650 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2024
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective is a comprehensive guide designed to assist students in developing healthy lifestyles while gaining a deeper understanding of the policy decisions that promote health. Written with college-aged students in mind, this book offers valuable information on individual health topics, including those of significant interest and relevance to this demographic.

By presenting these topics within the context of community and global health, Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective provides a unique perspective on personal well-being. The Second Edition of this book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest statistics, research, treatments, and developments in the field. It includes comprehensive coverage of COVID-19, its impact on mental health, expanded discussions on the social determinants of health and health inequalities, new material on violence prevention, including sexual assault and gun control, innovative approaches to healthy eating, and practical tips for incorporating exercise into daily routines.

To enhance the learning experience, the Second Edition is filled with examples drawn from social media, websites, popular press, and peer-reviewed publications. These examples help to bring the topics to life and make them more relatable to students. Additionally, the book features numerous engaging features such as:

Try It! exercises that apply the topics discussed in the text to students' daily lives.

Fact vs. Fiction sections that debunk popular health myths and explore controversies.

By the Numbers displays relevant and often surprising statistics to further enhance students' understanding of the topics.

Up for Debate discussions that describe current controversies in public health.

Going Upstream provides insights to help students think about predisposing factors to health, particularly social determinants of health.

Tales of Public Health real-life stories that bring a human face to public health concepts.

By providing a comprehensive and engaging approach to personal health, Personal Health: A Public Health Perspective empowers students to make informed decisions about their well-being and contribute to the broader health of their communities and the world. Whether they are interested in pursuing a career in public health or simply seeking to improve their own health and well-being, this book is an invaluable resource.

Weight: 1588g
ISBN-13: 9781284261431
Edition number: 2 ed